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Title details for Skandar and the Phantom Rider by A.F. Steadman - Available

Skandar and the Phantom Rider

#2 in series

by A.F. Steadman
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Skandar's adventure among the warrior unicorns continues in this "riveting" (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to the instant New York Times and international bestseller Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.
Skandar Smith has achieved his dream: to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island.

Meanwhile, Skandar's sister, Kenna, longs to join him, and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar find the key to stop the Island tearing itself apart before it's too late for them all?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Skandar

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 2, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781665912785

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781665912785
      • File size: 11971 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.8
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      June 15, 2023
      Unbonded unicorns are being killed, and the Island is destined for destruction unless Skandar and his friends can stop it. Skandar and his friends are in their second year at the Eyrie, the Island's school. In their first year, the quartet and their bonded unicorns thwarted the Weaver's plan to attack the Mainland, as related in Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (2022). They were shocked to discover that the Weaver is Skandar's estranged mother--and now they suspect she's behind the present terrors. The violent murders of the wild unicorns are gruesomely described. Adding to the chaos, young riders are being possessed, causing them to harm others. Lastly, the Weaver has brought Kenna, Skandar's sister, to the Island as part of her nefarious plan. In the meantime, the Island is self-destructing due to imbalances in its magic, which is deeply intertwined with the wild unicorns' well-being. Whether Skandar and his friends can save the Island depends on whether they can decipher the clues in a bard's ominous truesong. The backstory of this world is expanding, and readers must have read the first volume to understand the developments here as the Weaver's schemes are slowly revealed and the web grows increasingly dense. Eager fans will remain committed to the intrigue that is sure to deepen in the next installment. Riveting. (map) (Fantasy. 8-12)

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.8
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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